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YY61 NLT

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,963 mi
Last recorded94,963 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 NLT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,963 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 92,698 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 90,420 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 90,418 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 84,395 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,655 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 78,655 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,948 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 74,947 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 69,015 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 69,015 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 60,314 miles

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2018 49,750 miles

Emissions too low to register as per section 7.4 page 4 of the mot inspection manual

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2017 39,738 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Emissions too low to register as per section 7.4 page 4 of the mot inspection manual

Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,848 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 23,794 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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YY61 NLT is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 75,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY61 NLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YY61 NLT?

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What year was YY61 NLT registered?

YY61 NLT is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is YY61 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 NLT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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